Register on Gateway to receive and meet tangible needs of foster, adoptive, and biological families in Pennsylvania. Volunteers can provide items like cribs, mattresses, clothes, or gift cards, and coordinate with social workers to fulfill these needs.

Join a Care Community to support foster families in Pennsylvania by helping with tasks such as cooking meals, providing transportation, or offering spiritual support through prayer. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping foster families thrive beyond the two-year mark.

Help Pets Come First by walking dogs in their care. Volunteers will ensure dogs receive exercise and socialization.

Assist in the after-school program for grades 6-12 at Penns Valley Youth Center. Volunteers will help with activities, tutoring, and supervision of youth.

Howard Volunteer Fire Company seeks volunteers for all aspects of running the company. From fundraising help (Punkin Chunkin Fall Fest, chicken BBQ's, catering in our event venue, selling tickets for and staffing annual gun/cash raffle, etc.), through admin, financial, carpentry, electrical, have, plumbing, engineering to firefighting and EMS. There is something for everyone to do. You can choose your own comfort level. No pressure to do more than you wish. Every bit helps. Willing to provide Fire ground support, but not go in a burning building? We can use you! Willing to help at Averell, but not willing to fight fires? We can use you! Willing to wash disgracing a dishwasher, but not cook? We can use you! Willing to do it all? We can really use you! | Requirements: PA Criminal and Child Abuse background checks and fill out an application. | Categories: Firefighter, Fundraising, EMT, Department Support

The Pleasant Gap Fire Company provides fire, rescue, and EMS services to communities in and around Pleasant Gap and Bellefonte PA. The Live In program has been established for about eight years and provide opportunities to students or others interested. Semi private dorm style rooms are available, the station has full amenities including a complete kitchen. Live in candidates are expected to provide 32 hours per week of availability to assist with EMS coverage, in return the live in candidate lives rent free at the fire house. If interested, visit our website at www.fire8.com and select the "Live-In" program. | Requirements: Valid and current PA Driver's License Valid and current PA DOH credential of at least EMT-B Valid and current CPR Recognized and current Hazardous Materials Operations level training | Categories: EMT

The EMT may function alone or as a member of a multimember team. Tasks, which the EMT may perform, include the following: Receive calls from a dispatcher, verbally acknowledge the call, read road maps, assist in the identification of the most expeditio | Requirements: Pennsylvania or National Regestry Emergency Medical Technician Current Childline Child Abuse Paperwork Current CPR card Current Hazmat Operations (Within one year) certification of completion* Demonstrate competency in handling emergencies. | Categories: EMT

The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information o | Requirements: Dedication, loyalty, character, passion to serve. Clean/No Criminal Record. No History of Child Abuse Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions in English | Categories: Firefighter

Active members are asked to participate in trainings, emergency operations, and fundraising activities on a regular basis. | Requirements: No prior training required. The Beaver Springs Fire Company will provide appropriate training. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising

Firefighters / Active Members of the Beaver Springs Fire Company actively participate in emergency operations, training, and fundraising activities. The Beaver Springs Fire Company responds to just over 100 emergency and non-emergency incidents every year. These incident types include all types of fires, vehicle accidents, rescue operations, storm clean up, assisting EMS, and much more. Training is key to safe and successful operations, which is why we offer in-house training each week. Formal training opportunities are available throughout the year for those interested in honing their skills further. We are an all-volunteer fire department that relies on donations from the public for funding. Our financial needs are met in a variety of ways. We conduct fundraising activities regularly throughout the year and we rely on our members to make these fundraisers a success. | Requirements: Prospective members must be at least 16 years old, dedicated, and willing to learn. All the tools needed to succeed are made available within the department to those willing to do the work and benefit from others experience and knowledge. | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support, EMT, Fundraising

Volunteer positions can be as much or as little as you make them! Come join our community minded group of dedicated volunteers and give back to your community. Pennsylvania has no minimum training requirements to become a firefighter. This allows us flexibility to get you started on your own path. As you acquire the necessary trainings you can start moving into more critical roles. Responding to emergencies not your thing? We are always looking for fundraising, maintenance and administrative help. | Requirements: A good attitude and a willingness to give back to your community. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Junior Members, Other, Department Support, Community Education, Fundraising